Structural Stress Simulation of a 5,200 Cubic Foot Covered Hopper Railcar Design — BNSF Logistics
Structural Stress Simulation of a 5,200 Cubic Foot Covered Hopper Railcar Design — BNSF Logistics
3 PagesCASE STUDY / Structural Stress Simulation of a 5,200 Cubic Foot Covered Hopper Railcar Design — BNSF Logistics “Finite Element Analysis (FEA) has for decades been the accepted requirement in approving new railcar designs for unrestricted interchange service across North American railroads. Using reliable FEA software is an integral part of our design work process. Ansys Workbench allows us to quickly take existing CAD models and convert them to Finite Element Models that are analyzed based on the structural load case requirements stated by the Association of American Railroads (AAR).” Christof Hettiger Mechanical Engineer / EIT BNSF LogisticsCASE STUDY 2 Structural Stress Simulation of a 5,200 Cubic Foot Covered Hopper Railcar Design — BNSF Logistics // In the rail industry, h
